Paul Merson backing Spurs and Chelsea to draw and admits Blues win would be a shock

Jose Mourinho’s side have made a dreadful start to the season and face an uphill battle to reach the Champions League spots.

“If Chelsea win this against a Spurs side who have only lost once this season in the league, people will sit up”

Paul Merson

Chelsea are 12 points behind Arsenal in fourth-place and face a tough ask against rivals Spurs on Sunday.

The defending champions travel across London to face Mauricio Pochettino's side - who have lost just once this season.

And Merson reckons a win for Mourinho’s side will prove they are back up and firing after recording back to back wins over Norwich and Maccabi Tel Aviv since the international break.

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“If Chelsea win this against a Spurs side who have only lost once this season in the league, people will sit up,” he said.

“You would start thinking they can get top four, especially with the way the Premier League has gone this season.

“Chelsea fell over the line against Norwich and had an easy game against Maccabi Tel Aviv.

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“I’m going for a draw but I wouldn't at all be surprised if Chelsea went on and won this.

“You have to feel for Tottenham a bit in this game, to have the season they've had so far and then when Chelsea come to town, they've just got back from Qarabag. It's a big ask after a six-hour journey.”